What are the steps in solving an equation?
There are 4 basic steps in solving an equation. First, isolate the variable you want to solve for. Second, rearrange the equation so that the variable is on one side of the equals sign. Third, find a value for the variable. Fourth, check your answer by plugging it back into the equation and verify that it is correct. Make sure to check your work by plugging your answer into the original equation to see if it is true.